Lecturer Political Studies / Government (2024-2025 Academic Year)

Position Details

Position Information Position Title Lecturer Political Studies / Government (2024-2025 Academic Year) UIW Mission University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good. Position Summary The School of Professional Studies invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer, Political Studies / Government. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and responsibilities of faculty members at the University include teaching and professional activities as assigned.

This applicant pool will remain online and be used to hire interested part-time faculty as needed during the academic year beginning summer 2024. Note that part-time faculty are assigned for one term at a time. Benefits This position is not benefits eligible. Essential Functions Basic Instructional Duties :

• Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures.
• May be given the opportunity to design and update courses as needed.
• Prepare timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses.
• Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
• Be available outside of class to help students learn and answer their questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and / or electronically).
• Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook policies and procedures, including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.
• Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.
• Maintain contact with the department chair and participate in meetings upon request.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Required Education Doctorate in Political Studies / Government, or Doctorate in another discipline with at least 18 hours in Political Studies / Government. Required Work Experience Experience teaching political studies / government in a college or university setting. Note that relevant training / teaching experience in other settings or significant industry experience in this field will be considered in lieu of required experience. Preferred Qualifications None specified. Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations None specified. Work Hours Based on course assignment. Physical Demands Typical for faculty in this discipline.